Price: $135.00
SKU: 61320
PUBLISHER: Published for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, London.
MEDIUM: Engraving, hand colored,
DATE: 1841
EDITION SIZE: Image size 11 1/4 x 14 3/4" (287 x 375 mm).
DESCRIPTION: No. 180. A detailed plan of this international Swiss city, with a view at lower left and an inset map of the city's environs at uper right. The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, better known as SDUK, was an English enterprise devoted to spreading the most up to date cartographic information and enhancing geographical understanding and knowledge of the world. Over a period of years, the maps that the SDUK produced were issued by various publishers. The following is a breakdown. Baldwin & Craddock, 1829-36. Chapman & Hall, 1844. C. Knight, 1844-52. G. Cox, 1852-3. Stanford, 1857-70. The maps from this series are known for their fine engraving and attention to detail.
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CONDITION: Good condition with original and modern wash color.
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